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Meydan Free Zone Business Setup

Establish your Dubai company with 100% foreign ownership and a digital application process. Get practical guidance on business activities, licence options, visas and the total cost of your setup.

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Meydan Free Zone Business Setup

Meydan Free Zone Company Formation | Compare Licence Options and Setup Costs | Book a FREE Consultation

Meydan Free Zone offers a Dubai company formation route for consultants, trading businesses, digital agencies, e-commerce founders and other eligible enterprises. Its Regular licence provides access to more than 2,500 business activities, while Fawri offers an accelerated route for eligible solo founders. Dahhan Business Services helps you compare the available options and prepare an application that reflects how your business will operate.

Our support can include:

  • Business activity selection and eligibility checks
  • Regular and Fawri licence comparison
  • Trade name application assistance
  • Shareholder and beneficial ownership documentation
  • Company registration and licensing coordination
  • Review of package and workspace inclusions
  • Visa allocation planning
  • Investor and employee visa application assistance
  • Corporate bank account application support
  • Accounting, tax registration and renewal assistance

Your quotation will identify the authority charges, Dahhan service fees and additional services included. Discuss your requirements with us!

Business Activities for Different Ways of Working

Match your licence activities to what your company will sell, deliver and invoice.

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Consultancy and Professional Services

Explore eligible management, business advisory and other professional service activities based on your experience and client offering.

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E-Commerce and Online Selling

Choose activities covering your online business model, with additional checks for the products, sales channels and markets involved.

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Trading and Distribution

Select approved trading activities for the goods you intend to buy and sell, accounting for any product or import requirements.

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Technology, Marketing and Creative Services

Explore eligible software, IT consultancy, advertising, design and related activities for digital and creative businesses.

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A Flexible Foundation for Your Dubai Company

Choose activities, workspace and ownership arrangements around your business.

Meydan combines full foreign ownership with activity flexibility and a workspace arrangement suited to many office-based businesses.

Keep Full Ownership

Retain 100% foreign ownership of your company and make decisions about its management, services and development.

Combine Relevant Business Activities

Include up to three approved business activity groups within the standard licence arrangement, helping cover different parts of your business model.

Begin With Included Workspace

Use the included flexi-desk arrangement where suitable for your activities, with workspace upgrades available as your needs develop.

How to Set Up Your Meydan Free Zone Company

Four stages from choosing your activities to preparing for business.

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Confirm Activities and Licence Route

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Tell us what you will sell, who your customers are and how many shareholders will be involved. We help check the activity codes and whether Regular or Fawri fits your requirements.

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Step 2 — Prepare Your Name and Documents

Select proposed company names and organise shareholder identification, contact details and any additional information requested for your application.

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Step 3 — Submit the Company Application

Complete the digital submission, required declarations and payment. The free zone reviews the application before issuing the approved licence and company documents.

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Step 4 — Arrange Visas, Banking and Business Administration

Proceed with the immigration services you need, prepare your bank application and organise accounting and applicable tax registrations.

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Meydan Free Zone Business Setup Cost

How Much Will Your Setup Cost?

Meydan’s published standard zero-visa setup starts from AED 12,500, including the trade licence, up to three business activity groups and a flexi-desk arrangement. The Fawri licence starts from AED 15,000 for eligible solo founders. These are published free zone starting prices; your Dahhan quotation will confirm the current charges, package inclusions and consultancy fees.

Your total increases according to visa allocations, residence visa processing, immigration services, additional activities, workspace upgrades and other support requested. A visa allocation reserves capacity to apply for a visa; it does not include the full residence visa process. Ask for both your first-year setup total and the expected renewal charges before selecting a package.

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Choose Your Meydan Setup

Understand Your Options Before You Apply

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Regular Business Licence

Consider this route for multiple shareholders, a broader activity selection and a company structure designed around your growth plans.

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Fawri Instant Licence

Explore the accelerated route for eligible solo founders, where one individual holds the shareholder, manager, director and beneficial owner roles.

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Zero-Visa Company Setup

Establish your company without adding residence visa capacity at the outset when UAE residency is not required through the business.

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Setup With Visa Allocations

Include the capacity needed for eligible owner or employee visa applications, with immigration and visa processing budgeted separately.

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FAQ

Clear your Queries on Business Setup & PRO Services UAE

Find quick answers to common questions about business setup in Dubai, business support services, and ongoing compliance.

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Can I register a company under Meydan free zone without relocating to Dubai?

Meydan offers a non-resident company setup route. However, company registration, residence status and bank account eligibility are separate matters. Confirm the requirements for the services you need before proceeding.

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Do I need to rent a dedicated office for Meydan Business Setup?

The standard package includes a flexi-desk arrangement, which can suit many eligible office-based businesses. Your activities and operational needs determine whether additional workspace or specialised premises are required.

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Is a Meydan company automatically exempt from corporate tax?

No. UAE free zone companies fall within the corporate tax framework. A company meeting the conditions for Qualifying Free Zone Person status can benefit from 0% on qualifying income. Registration and other compliance obligations still need to be assessed.

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What is included in the AED 12,500 Meydan business setup package?

The business setup cost of AED 12,500 includes a trade license, up to three business activity, and a flexi-desk arrangement. Visa capacity, residence visa processing and optional services can add to the total. Discuss with the business setup consultant in Dubai to get the detailed quote.

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What our clients are saying

Real Experiences. Real Results.

Our clients trust us to simplify complex business processes and deliver reliable outcomes. Here’s what entrepreneurs and corporates say about working with Dahhan Business Services.

We’ve had a very smooth experience working with Dahhan Services. A special mention to Abby, Kat, and Jaffar- they are all very accommodating, responsive, and always helpful with our inquiries and PRO-related needs.They communicate clearly, follow up promptly, and make the entire process much easier and stress-free. Highly recommended for anyone looking for reliable corporate and PRO services.

Dahhan Services is highly recommended. You can never go wrong choosing Dahhan for visa processing and other PRO services. Special thanks to Ms. Abby, who has been incredibly patient and hands-on throughout all the processes and services we availed. She communicates very well and guided us through every step. Additionally, they offer the best service rates compared to other agencies.

Noreen was incredible, she was supremely helpful and is more than knowledgeable. She was available immediately and totally exceeded expectations.

It is always a pleasure working with Dahhan Business Service for our company visa renewal and PRO services. From start to finish, the process was seamless and stress-free.

I highly recommend this firm for Visa processing. They made the entire process smooth and stress-free, providing clear guidance every step of the way. Their expertise in local regulations and efficient handling of paperwork saved me significant time. If you're looking to establish Visa & Medical assistance, this team delivers excellent, dependable support. special mention to *Ms.Noreen* who managed to secure the application accordingly and easy to deal with and very approachable.

Dahhan Business services has always provided us the best and prompt services. I would highly recommend them to everyone for the visa and PRO services. Me and company are highly satisfied with your services. I would like to specially appreciate the PRO coordinator Ms. Sheena Alicaway for her special efforts in the visa processing. Hoping to continue our long relationship in future as well.

Dahhan PRO coordinators are super experienced and very approachable. Special mention to Ms. Noreen, who managed to secure the residency applications within 7 working days only.Easy to deal with and nice personality.

Thank you so much Dahhan Business Services for a seamless transactions for my children's Family Visa. No hustle, very prompt updates from the coordinator and PRO. Special thanks to Ms. Mary Ann and Ms. Sheena for unwavering support. Highly recommend and surely will promote and endorse you guys for all our future transactions.

Make an Informed Meydan Setup Decision

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Your licence should reflect the services and products your business will actually provide.

Start with a practical description of your business: what you sell, who pays you and how you deliver the product or service. A company building websites, managing advertising campaigns and selling software subscriptions may need several activity codes to cover those revenue streams.

Dahhan helps map your intended operations to the available activities and check whether they fit within the included groups. This also gives you a clearer basis for describing the business to banks, clients and payment providers.

Plan Your Company and Residency Separately

Description: Choose your visa capacity according to your actual residency and hiring requirements.

A founder who already holds suitable UAE residency may have different needs from an overseas entrepreneur relocating to Dubai. Likewise, a company with immediate hiring plans should consider employee visa capacity before selecting its package.

Ask for separate figures for company formation, visa allocations and the residence visa process. This makes it easier to compare quotations and understand the cost of adding staff later.

Prepare for Banking Before You Apply

Description: A clear business profile helps you explain your company’s intended commercial activity.

Prepare a short summary of your services or products, expected customers, supplier relationships, target markets and anticipated transactions. Banks may also request evidence such as contracts, invoices or other supporting records where available.

Banking requirements vary by institution and applicant. Dahhan can assist with application preparation and follow-up, while the bank retains responsibility for approval.

Understand Renewal and Ongoing Requirements

Description: Compare the continuing cost of operating your company alongside its initial setup price.

Before registering, request the expected renewal charges for your licence, workspace arrangement and any immigration services. Consider the effect of future activity amendments, shareholder changes or additional visa requirements.

Maintain accurate accounting records and review your tax registration and filing obligations from the beginning. A free zone licence does not remove the need to assess corporate tax and other applicable compliance requirements.

Build a Company That Supports How You Work

Description: Choose your Meydan setup around your business model, ownership plans and next stage of growth.

Whether you are launching a consultancy, building an online business or establishing a trading company, the right setup begins with accurate activity selection and a realistic budget.

Dahhan Business Services helps you compare licence routes, coordinate documents and plan the steps needed after incorporation, giving you a clear point of contact throughout the process. Ready to Start Your Meydan Free Zone Company?

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